Magic Religion

Who were the old conjurors and witches of Appalachia? What were their practices and beliefs? How can you learn the ways of conjuring for yourself? Appalachian folk magic and conjuring are little known today, but 40 or 50 years ago just about every person you might ask in Appalachia either knew something about it themselves or knew someone who did it. These practices and “superstitions” are at the core of Appalachian culture. In Doctoring the Devil, Jake Richards speaks to those questions and more.

We're all seeking inner peace and ways to make meaningful change in our lives. But during troubled times, how can we find a way out of overwhelming stress and negativity? Allow leading Wiccan priestess Phyllis Curott to open the door to the realms of real, life-changing magic. Spells for Living Well is an essential guide to the empowering magic of spells. Working with the elements, the natural world and your own inner magic, Phyllis guides you through each spell with clear, vivid explanations.

Herbal remedies have centuries-long track records of health benefits in traditional holistic medicine. Recently, herbs, plants, spices, and mushrooms have gained a new spotlight as vital parts of health-conscious lifestyles. Discover the time-honored wisdom of Native American herbalism with this comprehensive guide.

Want to feel terrifyingly beautiful? Wear the right color of eye shadow to project otherworldly glamour. Need to exorcise a toxic friendship? Repeat the proper incantation and make it disappear. DIY projects, rituals, and spells summon the best trends of the modern witchy lifestyle and the time-trusted traditions of the hell-raising women of the past. With humor, heart, and a hip sensibility, Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman dispense witchy wisdom for the curious, the cynical, and anyone who could use a magical boost.

Explores beliefs and myths from Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and around the Mediterranean, revealing how ancient goddesses were powerful Queens of the Heavens and Guardians of the Underworld, not passive fertility symbols

Wiccapedia provides a fresh, innovative, and thoroughly up-to-date look at witchcraft - and gives listeners a prescription for happiness. "Spiritual life coaches" and celebrity witches Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway unlock the secrets of the Wicca universe, explaining what it means to become a "simply fabulous" 21st-century Witch. Newfound witches will learn how to tap into magic, re-empower themselves, and realize their dreams through a little witchy know-how.

This follow-up to the wildly successful Wiccapedia, written by the two authors of that book, gives listeners a broader knowledge of Wicca, nature magick, and spellcraft today.

Originally released in 1999, this best-selling guide to magickal practices - based on the experiences and successes of a third-degree working witch - has been revised and updated! Written for today's seeker, To Light a Sacred Flame contains techniques that unite divinity with magick, knowledge, and humor.

Whether you're wondering about career, finances, love, or health, Salem witches Sandra Mariah Wright and Leanne Marrama are here to help build your intuitive skills and transform your life.

By the time you’ve finished this guide, you will have received a comprehensive education on Celtic shamanism and Druidry, Celtic magic, Celtic symbolism, and the Celtic Tree alphabet known as Ogham. Even if you know a little about the Celtic people, you can gain a deeper understanding of the subject, and you are sure to find something new and fascinating from listening to this audiobook!

What is the word for craving a relationship with the earth, plants, rocks, and stars? What do you call someone who finds their spirit sparked by these relationships; whose concept of the sacred is altered by the scent of jasmine in bloom or the deep indigo of a sky awaiting nightfall? We’re taught that doctors know our bodies and priests know our souls. But what if you’re a person seeking to understand both for yourself without an intermediary? What is the word for these feelings and the person we become when we honor them?

Witchcraft meets astrology in this comprehensive guide to the power of the planets tailored specifically for witches so you can incorporate the celestial study into your spells and magical rituals. This guide to astrology was written just for witches, with information to help you understand how the positions of the celestial bodies can affect your magic and spellcraft—and how you can use a deeper understanding of the zodiac to strengthen your magic by becoming in tune with the planets.

Drawing directly from the actual surviving Icelandic books of magic, Stephen Flowers presents a complete system of magic based on Icelandic lore and magical practices from the 16th century onward. He explores the history of magic in Iceland in pagan and early Christian times and reveals specific practical techniques and ritual templates that readers can adapt to their unique purposes. Illustrating traditional Icelandic magical practices and the Icelanders’ attitudes toward them, he shares original translations of Icelandic folktales.

Discover your personal animal familiar and open yourself to a new way of working alongside the animal kingdom in your magical practice. More than simple elements to be added to spells, animals are allies who can teach any witch about energy, life force, and different kinds of consciousness.

A great diet and exercise routine is essential to increasing your ability to perform in the sports field because of the energy we acquire from its refinery. Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and consuming the appropriate nutritious foods are vital for all successful athletes. Sports Nutrition: The Base Manual for Obtaining Maximum Performance will manifest the correct ways to fuel your body.

Although we know little about the ancient Druids, their reputation for wisdom and harmony with nature lives on. Today, Druidry is a vibrant, diverse movement with groups and practitioners on every continent but Antarctica. Spiritual rather than religious—more an attitude than an ideology—it can be embraced by people from different faiths and backgrounds. Archdruid John Michael Greer explores the history and basics of Druidry; how to perform Druidic rituals, meditation, and divination; elements of the lifestyle; and advice for placing less of a burden on the Earth.

Dr. George Washington Carey’s 1932 work Relation of the Mineral Salts of the Body to the Signs of the Zodiac unites homeopathy and astrology to explain both the causes and cures of disease. Dr. Carey’s unique blend of chemistry, physiology, religion, and astrology has made him a popular writer in homeopathic circles since the early 20th century.

Ignite the holy fire within: Become the witch you were meant to be. Witchcraft isn't always about the search for enlightenment; sometimes it's about power and the path to obtaining it. The Witch's Book of Power shares the secrets to unlocking the witch power within you, offering specific techniques for working with personal, cosmic, and ally energies to realize your full magical potential.

Crafting your own magic is a personal and fluid journey, and you won’t find scripted spells and rituals within these pages. Instead, you’ll find a collection of pathways to a magical practice rooted in your lived experience and the relationships you form in seen and unseen realms. Here, witch, intuitive energy healer, and death-worker Cassie Uhl will share techniques to hone your inherent intuitive abilities, personal experiences, and practices—all of which she encourages you to modify to suit your needs.

Explore the occult from ancient times to the modern day with one of its most respected scholars and practitioners. Take an enlightening journey through occult history, exploring 100 dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge, and key historical figures from around the world. John Michael Greer delves into two millennia of tradition, from the earliest alchemists to pagan rituals; from the philosopher's stone to cabala, the first tarot, and the Knights Templar; and from the first horoscopes to fortune-telling trials and the birth of modern witchcraft, or Wicca.